Fenton Street at Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue was closed Wednesday morning around 9am due to a suspicious package in the area of Veterans Plaza, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
MCFRS’ Bomb Squad assisted MCPD and after evaluating the situation and have given the ‘all clear’ after no hazards were identified.
Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect residual delays.
Update (~1015a) IAO Veteran’s Plaza, Silver Spring – @mcfrs Bomb Squad investigation (suspicious package), assisting PD, ‘all clear’ given & no hazard identified https://t.co/6xtUxrFsaJ pic.twitter.com/PQLUQHCdy3
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 20, 2022
TRAFFIC ADVISORY : Fenton Street is closed at Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue due to Fire Rescue activity. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays. #traffic #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/6K39g2Wbls
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 20, 2022